Judge Temporarily Shields Counselor from Conversion Therapy Ban | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 17, 2026 · 2m

A federal judge in Tacoma has granted a temporary reprieve for counselor Brian Tingley, allowing him to continue offering talk-only therapy despite Washington’s ban on conversion therapy for minors. The state agreed not to pursue complaints against him under this specific agreement, which lasts only until the court’s final ruling. Tingley’s legal team celebrates it as a victory for free speech, arguing that youth need counselors who share their values to access vital mental health support. Meanwhile, the Attorney General’s Office insists the law remains valid and protects minors from harmful…